Question

The rate of discount, R, can be determined using the formula , where P is the regular price of an item and D is the discount, or amount saved off the regular price. Find the rate of discount on a sweater with a regular price of $36 that is on sale for $27. If necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.

1.25


1.75


0.75


0.25

Answer 1

answer is 25% off discounts

Answer 2

The rate of discount on the sweater is 0.25

Explanation:

Given

Regular price of the sweater , P = $36

Price at which sweater is sold after the discount , S= $27

Thus discount on sweater , D= P - S

=> D= $(36-27) = $9

Now if R is the rate of discount then

D= RxP

=>
`R=(D)/(P)=(9)/(36)=0.25`

Thus the rate of discount on the sweater is 0.25